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ABS filament Gray 2.85 mm 1000 g for 3D printers is of superior quality, produced in The Netherlands. Real filaments guarantees high-quality and diameter consistent filament, giving you the best 3D printing experience.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) filament has been in use for 3D printing for a long time. It used to be the most popular 3D print material, but due to the properties of ABS including high shrinkage it's hard to work with. Compared to other materials ABS still has some advantages including that its gasoline resistant, non-translucent and a soft bendable thermoplastic. Also compared to PLA it has a much higher glass transition point. ABS is an oil based product, making it less environmentally friendly than PLA is, and while printing it tends to give a bad chemical smell, so you probably want to use this in well ventilated conditions.

This filament will require more effort to print well. If you are using ABS to print small strong parts, you may get away with just using 3DLAC on a 65-80 degrees heated bed. Kapton tape is another product where ABS will print on, but it will require a higher temperatures around 110 degrees. For extruding the filament we recommend a temperature of 245 degrees, although it may extrude as low as 220 degrees, the layer bonding won't be as strong. For larger prints you should look into PETG filament first, without a heated chamber you will not be able to print this material without warping and cracking.

The Real ABS comes in many different colors directly from stock. For larger quantities and custom batches, feel free to contact our sales department.

About REAL Filament

Real filament is an independent manufacturer of high quality filament, produced locally in The Netherlands with a specific emphasis on thermoplastic purity. There are no cost-saving "filler" additives that may impact performance or reliability. Real gives you consistent print conditions at a low price, making it amongst the highest value filaments on the market.

The range of thermoplastic filament choices continues to multiply at an increasing rate, ranging from established brands to highly specialized compounds. For this reason, Real has created a broad catalog of options, and developed the flexibility to produce customized batches tailored to your preferences in color, material or diameter. Contact our sales team for more information, or review the product data sheets and specifications directly on the Real filament website.

Whether you're part of the DIY RepRap community or use a high end professional 3D printer, Real filament is universally compatible to give you great results.

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